Comics and graphic novels continue their impressive growth worldwide, according to two NielsenIQ BookData commercial directors.
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: EU AI Act Gives Publishers Leverage, but No Teeth
Specialists at Frankfurter Buchmesse said the EU’s AI rules help rights holders on paper yet lack penalties for AI developers and incentives for researchers.
Türkiye’s Avesta Publishing House Receives 2026 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award
The Turkish Publisher becomes first receive the award twice, a reminder, AAP officials said, that the battle for free expression “must be fought over and over, day by day, and decade after decade.”
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: FEP Warns of a Slide as European Publishers Earn More, but Sell Less
The Federation of European Publishers reports a 1.2% dip in 2025 turnover and a widening gap between nominal growth and real-term decline.
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: ENLIT Network Provides Support for European Literary Translation and Translators
For the moment, translators in Europe are getting wholehearted support. But with the rise of AI, the situation is tenuous.
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: Tonies Bets On a Kids’ Audio Future that Is Screenless, Serialized, with Content (Often) Made In-house
Heading for roughly €800m in sales, Tonies is producing more of its own content, but insists that publishers remain key its future.
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: Audio’s Role in Preserving Cultural Diversity
Skeelo and Proteste/Euroconsumers discuss Indigenous voices, oral traditions, and the work of connecting listeners with culturally relevant content.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026: The Media Coalition Wins Inaugural IPA Freedom of Expression Defenders Award
Founded in 1973, the Media Coalition is highly regarded as a shrewd, tireless frontline advocate in monitoring and opposing legislation that impinges upon the freedom of expression, freedom to publish, and the freedom to read.
Spotify’s Next Audiobook Market? Yours
With audiobooks heading to more than 180 markets by year’s end, Spotify is turning a gradual rollout into a global one.
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: 40 Years of Rights, Then and Now
Celebrating the the 40th anniversary of the Fair’s annual international rights meeting.